Sligo Live announces fest programme

Sligo Live, the folk, root and indie festival taking place over the October bank holiday weekend, has unveiled its programme.

Musical events will take place in various venues around the town. Joan Armatrading will perform at Knocknarea Arena on October 27. Belfast troubadour Van Morrison will play there the following night (28), while Bell X1 are at Hawk's Well Theatre.

To get your mitts on a free programme, head to [link]www.sligolive.ie[/link].